Bill > AB84

This bill revises provisions related to county road projects and bidding processes, primarily focusing on counties with populations under 52,000. Under current law, county highway commissioners must advertise for bids for road projects estimated to cost $100,000 or more. The bill introduces two key changes: First, if a project goes out to bid at least twice and receives no bids, county employees can perform the work using county equipment and day labor. Second, for counties with fewer than 52,000 residents, the maximum project cost for which commissioners can hold a hearing to determine if the work can be done in-house is adjusted from $250,000 to $547,570, with an annual inflation adjustment based on the National Highway Construction Cost Index. This adjustment will help smaller counties have more flexibility in managing road projects by potentially allowing them to use county resources instead of always requiring external contractors. The new provisions aim to provide counties with more options for completing road work efficiently and cost-effectively, particularly in rural areas with limited contractor availability. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/11905/Overview